Name As Many Movies As Possible And Discover Your Movie Hubby

Every year, Hollywood comes out with a whole onslaught of new movies. Some are masterpieces. Some are mindless eye candy. Quite a lot of them are little more than box office flops. But it is the movies that stick with us years after we watch them. These unforgettable visual masterpieces do not just entertain us with good acting and visual effects, but they also make us laugh, make us cry, and open our hearts to a world of new possibilities. We quote from these films time and again. The characters and stories inhabit our lives more than many of the real people we deal with. And so we fall in love with movies, and with their casts of characters.

So we ask that people name these movies. And based on who answers correctly, on what movies are known and remembered, and on which are unknown or have been forgotten, the answers will say something about the nature of the human heart. And in the heart of great movies we will find characters to make the perfect movie hubby. This quiz isn’t about perfect accuracy. It is about how movies affect the heart. So answer away to discover the perfect movie husband!

Question 1

What is this classic romance film set on a ship?

This movie made audiences fall for its protagonists—two young lovers whose romance sank like the ship they were on. Full of great special effects, this story explored how the rich live above the rest of society even as they a drive a shipful of lives dwelling beneath them into an iceberg. What is this movie?

Question 2

Identify this suspenseful flick about a twisted clown.

Childhood is intense. It’s even more challenging when adults turn a blind eye to the forces preying on kids. Forces like bullies, local gangs, and extradimensional magical predator clowns that feed on the lives of innocents. This movie explores the things that children fear most, and their struggles in a society that renders them powerless. What movie involves Pennywise the Dancing Clown?

Question 3

What is this movie about a dinosaur amusement park?

This movie combines everyone’s love of dinosaurs with everyone’s love of disaster movies in a film that examines what happens when scientists and industrialists don’t consider the consequences of their actions. Think necromantically resurrecting a T-Rex is cool? Well, it is. But when the T-Rex starts chowing down on people, don’t be surprised. What movie is about technical failures at a dino theme park?

Question 4

Name this film about lions and the circle of life.

This Disney film opens with a newborn lion being presented to the animals gathered below, and tells a story of betrayal, tragic loss, and a young lion cub rising to manhood (or manehood) as he assumes leadership of his pack. What is the Disney movie about the lion Simba learning the virtue of “hakuna matata?”

Question 5

Which sci-fi classic featured Neo as the One?

One of the greatest cyberpunk movies ever made, this 1999 classic took previous seminal works of philosophy and sci-fi storytelling to new heights with its tale of downloadable information and a war against the machines raging as humankind sleeps in digital comas. Plus there are just some cool scenes with black-suited secret agents and kung fu combat. What is this cyberpunk classic from the Wachowskis called?

Question 6

This sad musical is about misery among the France’s poor.

This is a timeless story about the hardships endured by the poor as they are punished for trying to make an existence, stealing bread to not starve and being punished for having had children. The movie climaxes with a popular revolution fighting back for the right to survive, and being crushed. Name this tragic musical.

Question 7

Identify this Afrofuturist Marvel movie.

Superhero films became so popular that we were all dealing with superhero fatigue. Then this film delivered a philosophical powerhouse of movie mastery that drew from Afrofuturist sci-fi, critiques of society’s systemic problems, and complex narratives about the nature of governance, while also giving us ritual one-on-one duels atop a waterfall and battles against vibranium cybernetic war-rhinos. Basically, it’s the perfect superhero film. What is this sci-fi Marvel movie?

Question 8

Which historical epic is about Spartans fighting the Persian army?

When this historical epic about ancient Greek soldiers from Sparta fighting Persia came out, there was a madness around the movie. The movie was an adaptation of Frank Miller’s comic about the Battle of Thermopylae, and told of how 300 Spartans opposed the forces of the Persian king Xerxes—forces which included war elephants, tribal warriors, and elite soldiers called Immortals. But Spartans were the greatest heavy infantrymen of the ancient world. Name this epic.

Question 9

Name the movie about sentient play things.

When we were children, we all imagined our toys had lives of their own. This Pixar movie explores what that might be like. A character-driven action drama about a stuffed cowboy and plastic astronaut action figure, this movie is a masterpiece of child-friendly storytelling. What is this early computer animated classic called?

Question 10

Which movie is about traveling to another galaxy to save humankind?

As Earth is becoming uninhabitable for humanity, a former astronaut leaves his family on a mission beyond the edge of the galaxy to try and find worlds humans can inhabit. The story features gravity distorting space-time and flying into a black hole. What is this moving which stars Matthew McConaughey?

Question 11

What Disney film has two princesses in a winter realm?

When this movie came out with its catchy theme song, fans just would not let it go. The movie is inspired by a Norwegian fairytale and has two main princesses, Anna and Elsa, one of whom is ruled by reckless love and the other of whom is dominated by a crippling sense of dread. What is this icy tale of cold hearts thawing?

Question 12

This suspenseful film is about a man visiting his girlfriend’s family.

Some suspenseful movies deal with the supernatural. This one is focused on real-world issues, such as bigotry and predatory behavior. Directed by Jordan Peele, this is a complex narrative that can juxtapose a simple worry like meeting a girlfriend’s parents with huge concerns like the peeling away of one’s personal identity. What is this movie starring Daniel Kaluuya?

Question 13

This fantasy film is about a Hobbit walking to Mordor.

This fantasy film from director Peter Jackson adapted Tolkien’s classic trilogy to the big screen, bringing to life one of the greatest ever tales of good challenging the forces of darkness. It tells the story of a Hobbit, Frodo Baggins, who inherits the One Ring, an artifact of immeasurable destructive power, and who joins up with others on a quest to unmake the Ring. Among his companions are the Wizard Gandalf, Aragorn the Ranger, and Legolas the Elven archer. Name this fantasy classic.

Question 14

Which sci-fi movie showed Luke Skywalker become one with the Force?

Luke Skywalker is one of the most iconic characters in all of film history, let alone probably the most iconic one of all time in the science fiction genre. He has undergone an intense journey of personal growth of the years. In his most recent (and most controversial) film, he had quite a new character direction, forsaking his old stoicism and sense of balance as he became a bitter old man. Then he became one with the Force. Which Star Wars film did this happen in?

Question 15

This 2004 romance film is based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks.

There are a handful of romance movies which stick with fans for years after their initial release. Starring Ryan Gosling as Noah Calhoun and Rachel McAdams as Allie Hamilton, this story of romance in the 1940s is a powerful tale that begins and ends by recounting how it all began from a nursing home. Identify this classic romance story.

Question 16

Which film features men forming a social group for brawling?

Based on a novel by author Chuck Palahniuk, this movie examines how male friendships form and the ways society oppresses the human spirit. Raw physical pain is something its characters seek in a social club where they bet the snot out of one another, all to escape the existential pain of modern life. Then they begin to challenge society to be better, and challenge one another. What is this movie whose first rules is we don’t talk about it?

Question 17

What Marvel movie brought the heroes together in a team for the first time?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has smashed through pop culture like the Hulk through a row of nameless enemies. However, this universe REALLY became a universe here. Before the release of this team movie, there were only films with singular protagonists. In this movie, six separate superheroes teamed up to take down an Asgardian trickster god and invading alien army. What is this revolutionary superhero film?

Question 18

Name the Indiana Jones movie that started it all.

Indiana Jones is one of the most iconic action heroes to ever hit the big screen. Maybe it’s the way he can balance between being an academic archaeologist citing ancient history one moment and then a whip-cracking hard-hitting brawler the next. Maybe it’s his arrogant grin and cool fedora. Maybe it’s just that Harrison Ford plays him spectacularly. Whatever the case, people love him. In this movie—his first appearance—he goes searching for an ancient religious artifact. Identify the movie.

Question 19

This film is about a college student making a social media platform.

Released in 2010, this movie by writer Aaron Sorkin and director David Fincher tells the story of how—during his days at Harvard—a soon-to-be-billionaire developed a social media platform which got him entangled in a major lawsuit. The film was one of the biggest hits of the year when it came out, and reflects on earlier popular websites. What is this movie?

Question 20

Name this Tarantino movie about hitmen, a boxer, and a diner.

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most famous and talented directors alive today, and his full spectrum of talent was made clear in this 1994 movie. With its sequence of events occurring out of order, the movie involves a pair of hitmen retrieving a suitcase for their boss before having a religious revelation, an out-of-control date, a boxer on the run, and a botched robbery of a diner. What is this classic pulp film?

Question 21

This suspenseful movie’s set in space where no one hears the screams...

Most movies from the 1970s don’t age well, especially if they involve lots of special effects. This film is the exception. From director Ridley Scott, this movie broke the mold in a lot of ways. Its strong female protagonist was unheard of at the time, while the movie introduced a type of alien whose biology was at once suspenseful and dangerous. Identify this frightening sci-fi movie.

Question 22

Name this Batman movie with Heath Ledger as the Joker.

Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy is among the most successful superhero series ever made. If not for the disappointments of DC’s recent films, it is likely that Batman would currently be more popular than anything in the MCU. Perhaps the greatest Batman movie ever made is this 2008 thriller where Batman fights the mob and Joker, even as everyone he values is targeted and his friend Harvey Dent is driven mad. Identify this dark superhero masterpiece.

Question 23

What is this action movie about Keanu Reeves avenging his dog?

Fact one: Keanu Reeves can act. Fact two: Keanu Reeves can fight. Fact three: Keanu Reeves really REALLY loves his dog. All three of these factors come together in this movie where Reeves’ character takes down the mob after they take his dog from him. What is this amazing action thriller called?

Question 24

Leonardo DiCaprio won the Oscar for Best Actor for this western.

In this movie, DiCaprio plays the historical frontiersman Hugh Glass as Glass leads a group of fur collectors through the wilderness as they are pursued by Arikara warriors. As the film unfolds, Glass is mauled by a bear, and then his son is slain by the fur trapper John Fitzgerald. Glass seeks vengeance, and gets it in a grueling fight. Tell us the name of this movie set in the wilderness.

Question 25

This Roman epic about the Coliseum stars Russell Crowe.

Action-packed historical epics were really big in the 2000s, all thanks to this Russell Crowe movie where he played a Roman general who was betrayed by the new Emperor and sold into slavery to fight in the arenas. Given his training, he was victorious every battle he fought in. Name this epic of the late Roman Empire.

Question 26

This noir movie is based on a comic by Frank Miller.

Frank Miller is a legend in the comics world, and many of his stories have been mined by Hollywood. However, this noir movie took from what may be his best work (or at least his best work not to feature superheroes). There are three stories in this movie: one about an ugly grizzled thug seeking vengeance; another about protecting against a mob takeover; and a third about a cop who was framed. What is this noir movie?

Question 27

Name the Disney movie about a Polynesian water mage.

Disney has a history of making stories set in different lands and inspired by different cultures. This movie is set in Polynesia and features a teenage girl with the power to control the oceans as she sets out on a quest in an outrigger canoe and where she meets the divine figure Maui. What is this movie?

Question 28

This biopic tells the story of the rap group NWA.

This movie about the rise of the rap group NWA shows the conditions in which its now-legendary artists grew up and the way the world reacted to their message, as well as how they changed under the pressures placed on them. The East-West rivalry and the rise of many other performers were also covered. What is this music biopic called?

Question 29

What romantic comedy set in Hawaii is about getting over a breakup?

This romantic comedy was written by Jason Segel and stars Segel alongside Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, and Russell Brand. In the movie, Segel’s character is dumped by Bell’s, and he tries to get over the breakup by vacationing in Hawaii—where Bell’s character also happens to be staying at the same hotel with her new BF. What is this romantic comedy?

Question 30

Which superhero film about a strong woman is set in WWI?

Superhero movies frequently explore unique settings, often using time travel and space as part of the setting. This movie begins on an island of amazon warriors and then moves to the trenches of the first Great War, where the heroine of the film batters artillery shells with her shield and duels the god Ares. What is this superhero film?

Question 31

Name the spy movie set in Berlin during the end of the Cold War.

This spy movie came out in 2017 action thriller is about a Cold War espionage mission to extract an informant amidst the chaos of the days leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Soviet counterculture movements are as relevant to the story as the intense covert operations. What is this movie about a female spy in Berlin?

Question 32

This Star Wars story revealed the flaw in the Empire’s superweapon.

Star Wars is arguably the biggest science fiction franchise ever made. However, it has had some issues, among them being what for years seemed like a plot hole of how the Empire’s planet-ending superweapon could be so easily defeated. This movie about a crew who stole the plans to the Empire’s greatest military asset was groundbreaking. What is this Star Wars story called?

Question 33

What millennial movie is about a musician battling his new GF’s exes?

This millennial comedy is about a young man who finds a new girl he is interested in, but who he can only be with after battling her seven exes. Full of videogame references and wonky visual humor, this movie tapped into a part of the zeitgeist of youth culture when it was released. Name this movie.

Question 34

This sci-fi anime is deals with motorcyclists & psychic children.

One of the greatest anime movies ever made, this film adapted the beginning of a manga of the same name into an intricately hand-drawn portrayal of a post-apocalyptic future Tokyo where riots break out in the street and disaffected youth gangs battle from the backs of motorcycles, even as secret experiments are being conducted on children. What is this classic anime movie?

Question 35

Which true historical story was about a man taken into slavery?

This historical drama was an adaptation of the memoir of Solomon Northup, a freeborn man who was stolen and sold into slavery. It is a harrowing tale with a star cast, and deals with the realities of the widespread misery spread through slavery. What is the name of this movie?

Question 36

What romance film is about love between a woman and a fish?

Director Guillermo del Toro wrote and directed this movie which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The story is about a mute woman who falls in love with an aquatic creature, but really, it serves as a harsh indictment of the 1950s culture which treated anything different from its idealized vision of itself as monstrous, unable to see the love, beauty, or personhood of those who were different. What is this movie about a forbidden romance set during the 1950s?

Question 37

This Spanish fairytale critiques the monstrousness of humanity.

This Spanish fairytale from Guillermo del Toro actually tells two interconnected stories. One is about a little girl, Ofelia, as she interacts with a fantasy world of giant frogs, forest spirits, and predatory monsters. The other story is about Ofelia trying to survive real-life monsters, such as her stepfather, the Colonel, and the other Francoist forces. What is this dark fairytale called?

Question 38

Which feel-good Marvel film features Thor fighting the Hulk?

This was the third of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s movies to be all about the Asgardian god Thor. It was the most popular of them all, being filled with comedy as it subverted expectations, while also having great moments like Thor battling the Hulk and Doctor Strange interrogating Thor about the nature of his adopted brother. What was the name of this Marvel movie?

Question 39

This cyberpunk movie challenges notions of humanity and identity.

Cyberpunk as a genre has dominated science fiction since the early 80s. This Japanese movie was among the first films to really tap into the futuristic zeitgeist of hackable consciousness, artificial intelligence, in-person cloaking technology, and widespread advertising. The movie has a number of version, from its first animated debut to its more recent live action adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson. What is this cyberpunk film called?

Question 40

What drama features Boston’s police and mob infiltrating one another?

This crime movie set in Boston is about two separate characters—played by Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio—as one of them is an Irish mobster who has infiltrated the Boston police in a high-ranking position, while the other plays a police officer recruited right out of the academy to infiltrate the mob. What is this film?

Question 41

This Disney film explores complex social issues with animals.

This Disney movie deals with incredibly complex social issues through a story about animals. The main character is a bunny who becomes a cop in the big city, and who eventually partners with a wily criminal fox. A movie about fursonas does not perfectly convey all the nuance of its metaphors, but does teach an important lesson. Name this movie.

Question 42

This coming-of-age drama is a story told in three parts.

This coming-of-age movie is told in three parts as envisioned by director Barry Jenkins and inspired by the autobiography of Tarell Alvin. The movie is divided into three sections: “Little,” “Chiron,” and “Black.” It also won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016 in an announcement that stirred up quite a bit of confusion. What is this drama called?

Question 43

Which Japanese-inspired film is about a boy with a magic instrument?

This Japanese fantasy film features a boy who uses his string instrument to work magical spells, while he teams up with a beetle samurai and a talking monkey in a battle against a great dark daimyo. The movie used stop-motion animation to great effect. What is this children’s fantasy hit?

Question 44

What Disney film is about an orphan boy and his Genie?

This 90s Disney film was inspired by 1001 Nights. It is a rags to riches tale about a boy who finds a magical lamp with which he can summon a Genie, and how the wishes granted by the Genie do not impart happiness, but how he finds happiness all the same. What is this Arabian magical movie?

Question 45

This film is about a 1920s woman embracing her femininity.

This movie tells the story of Lili Elbe, a woman who lived during the 1920s in Denmark. Over the course of the film, she learns to embrace her femininity, even as she struggled with her wife and society. This dramatization of a true story had a star cast and wove a heart-touching tale that could bring tears to the eyes. What is this 2015 drama?

Question 46

Which sci-fi film deals with linguistics and perceptions of time?

This science fiction movie dealt with some heady subjects to be sure. After aliens land and establish first contact, the aliens—called heptapods—work to communicate with humans. But when linguistics are figured out, the human specialist in charge of communications realizes that the alien languages alters one’s perception of time. Name this sci-fi film.

Question 47

This was the first MCU movie.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going strong for ten years now. however, this was the film that started it all. Way back in 2008 this movie was the first of its kind and told a story of a selfish arrogant protagonist growing as he built his own power suit and literally learned to have a heart. Identify this superhero film.

Question 48

This movie’s about a man with psychic powers making a play.

This artsy film was cut to make it look like it was all done in one take, which is quite a statement since a large part of the movie is about one man, played by Michael Keaton, trying to put together a successful Broadway play. The other part of the movie is about his alternate identity as a psychic superhero taking over his life. What is this film?

Question 49

Which of these is an absurd comedy critiquing a dysfunctional world?

This movie from Boots Riley is a dark comedy that deals with the absurd tactics required to succeed in a dark dystopia where one must sell their identity to make enough to succeed. Unfortunately, the dystopia portrayed is our own modern world of business. What is this 2018 absurdist comedy?

Question 50

This boozing movie is a sequel to Rocky.

Rocky is probably the greatest (or at least greatest known) boxing film ever made. This sequel serves to introduce the next generation in a boxing series that already had six previous films. It stars Michael B Jordan as the son of Rocky’s old rival, even as Jordan’s character tries to make his own legacy. Name this boxing film.

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